Inter move to renew Çalhanoğlu's contract before Christmas

Inter are intensifying their efforts to renew the contract of midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu, with a mutual desire to resolve the matter before the end of the year, specifically by Christmas, as the player's current contract expires in less than 8 months.

According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport", the atmosphere between the two parties has improved in recent days, after Çalhanoğlu received assurances from Inter's management regarding their desire for him to stay, following a period of tension due to a lack of communication about renewing his contract.

The Turkish player had expressed in an interview last August his happiness about living in Milan and his desire to continue his journey with Inter, but he pointed out at the time that there were no negotiations regarding his new contract, confirming that his future depends on the club's decision.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu currently earns a net annual salary of €6.5 million, but he is unlikely to receive the same base salary in the new contract, as Inter are looking to reduce fixed salaries in new contracts, especially for older players.

The club's management is considering making an offer that includes a lower base salary, with the possibility of compensating part of the difference through bonuses and incentives, allowing the player to reach total earnings that are not much lower than what he currently receives, taking into account his injury record in recent times.

A new meeting is expected soon between Giuseppe Marotta, Dario Baccin, and the player's representatives, with optimism about reaching an agreement, especially since Çalhanoğlu's priority is to stay with Inter, and he does not wish to move to another club despite the possibility of offers from prominent Italian clubs.

The renewal file is not limited to the Turkish player, as Carlos Augusto is close to signing a new contract that will extend until 2031. Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram wants to renegotiate his contract, which expires in 2028, and Federico Dimarco is awaiting discussions for an additional extension of his contract after the club activated the renewal clause until 2028.